Louis is a boy's name of French origin meaning “Famous warrior. Louis is a name carried by various royals, including Prince Louis of Cambridge..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lou. As of 2023, Louis ranks #237 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #237 in 2023.
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LOO-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #237 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Louis means “Famous warrior. Louis is a name carried by various royals, including Prince Louis of Cambridge..” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Louis is pronounced LOO-ee.
Louis is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Louis currently ranks #237 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Louis include Lou.
Middle names that pair well with Louis include Louis Charles, Louis William, Louis James.
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